Led by second-year head coach Joe Jones, the Boston University men’s basketball team enters the 2012-13 season seeking its third postseason berth in the last four years. The Terriers return three starters, including Preseason All-Conference honoree D.J. Irving who led the league last season in assists at 5.4 apg.
Led by ninth-year head coach Kelly Greenberg, the Boston University women’s basketball team returns 10 letterwinners, including three starters from last year’s 23-9 squad that advanced to the first round of the WNIT. The Terriers will host a combined six non-conference opponents in November and December.
Led by senior captain Wade Megan, the Boston University men’s ice hockey team will play 18 contests at home this season, starting off with an exhibition game against the University of Toronto on Sunday, Oct. 7. Click here to purchase season tickets.
This past summer, Boston University formally accepted an invitation to move 20 of its 25 teams to the Patriot League on July 1, 2013 for the 2013-14 season. Formed as an all-sport conference in 1990-91, the league features American, Army, Bucknell, Colgate, Holy Cross, Lafayette, Lehigh and Navy .
Located within Boston University's impressive $225-million John Hancock Student Village, Agganis Arena is a state-of-the-art, multipurpose sports and entertainment center. A 290,000-square foot premier venue, it serves as home for the hockey and basketball teams and also for many other events, including past concerts by Carrie Underwood and Kings of Leon.
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Photos taken from the Eastern Sprints on Sunday, May 13. BU finished seventh overall with two Petite Final victories.
AS A JUNIOR IN 2011-12
Rowed on the varsity eight boat during the spring ... Captured the Bill Cup against Dartmouth and Rutgers ... Also won the Lusins Cup against Columbia ... Lost the Jablonic to then-No. 7 Wisconsin by 0.6 seconds ... Won the Petite Final at the Eastern Sprints ... Helped the Terriers reach the Grand Final at the IRAs for the first time since 2009, finishing sixth overall...Avoided the repechage with a victory over No. 4 Cal ... Defeated the Golden Bears again in the semifinals ... Also eliminated Wisconsin to reach the national championship race
AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2010-11
Sat seven-seat in the varsity eight boat ... Earned wins against Brown, Northeastern, Dartmouth, Rutgers, Syracuse, and Columbia, helping the Terriers make program history with five cups in one season ... Helped guide the V8 boat to a sixth-place finish at the Eastern Sprints in the Grand Final ... Won the 3rd Level Final at the IRAs ... Sat five-seat in the championship eight boat at the Head of the Charles, placing 10th overall.
AS A FRESHMAN IN 2009-10
Sat six-seat in the club eight boat that finished third out of 46 competitors at the Head of the Charles Regatta ... Sat five-seat during the rest of the year on the freshman eight boat, helping the Terriers record an undefeated spring-dual season ... Earned victories over Brown, Northeastern, Dartmouth, Rutgers, Columbia, Syracuse, George Washington and Wisconsin ... Posted the F8 boat's best result in over 40 years at the Eastern Sprints, finishing fourth in the Grand Final after posting the best time in the morning race ... Missed out on the Grand Final at the IRAs by 0.2 seconds but rebounded with a three-second victory in the Petite Final.
BEFORE BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Spent four years rowing at Holy Spirit H.S. ... Member of the chess team for three years ... Served as pep rally captain ... A five-time spelling bee champion ... Participated in the American Ninja Warrior Squad, a club team - similar to the TV show Ninja Warrior - that competes in four stage obstacle course mirroring ancient battlefield situations
PERSONAL
Nicknamed 'Lysol' Given ... Born Nov. 20, 1991 ... Son of Kelly and Kathleen Given ... Has four siblings, Joseph (17), Marko (13), TJ (9) and Zed (5) ... Cousin Frankie plays paintball on the club team at Temple University ... Role model is Stan Bergman ... Favorite quote: To awaken a dynasty that has been sleeping like a silent dragon in a cave and become a stuff of legend for generations to come ... Enrolled in the College of General Studies.